PMI-ACP® Certification Training (Agile Certified Practitioner)

Passing PMI-ACP® exam requires good preparation and resources. Our PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Exam Prep course will shorten your learning curve and boost your confidence to get certified. It will prepare you for the PMI-ACP® exam and equip you with study material and resources to help you prepare with less time.

Agile methodologies are continuously gaining popularity over the traditional project management practices. Organizations are naturally trying to accelerate their business by being flexible and responsive to change. So whether it's a company building a product or solution for internal or external markets, we are seeing a trend of adoption of Agile practices. Such is the power of the iterative and incremental style of progress.

Certifications boost the career of the exam takers, as it, in most cases, indicates knowledge, interest, proficiency and pursuit of excellence in the particular subject. One of the premier institutes of Project Management PMI has outlined the requirements of the Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) certification exam that was formally launched in 2011.

This course helps in providing all the information and guidance required to prepare for the PMI-ACP® examination. The course augments a certification aspirant's professional experience and skills with the knowledge of tools, techniques and practices that are required for the examination.

Beyond certification seekers, the content in this course are for all Agile practitioners on whom organizations rely to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for their customers.

Enroll now and enhance your competence and knowledge in Agile management best practices.

Merit Global Training is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI.

1. Introduction to PMI-ACP® Certification

• PMI overview, certification programs, and value of PMI-ACP®
• Eligibility, exam application, pattern, and blueprint
• PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct



2. Agile Principles and Mindset

• What is agility? Agile values, principles, and leadership
• Agile triangle and APM framework
• Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe
• Phases: Envision, Speculate, Explore, Adapt, Close



3. Value-Based Prioritization

• Prioritization techniques (business value, MMF, ROI, opportunity cost)
• Agile business case development
• Backlog prioritization techniques



4. Agile Analysis, Design & Estimation

• Agile chartering, product roadmap, backlog, user stories, personas
• Story mapping, wireframes, and collaborative games
• Estimation techniques: story points, relative sizing, planning poker, wideband Delphi



5. Planning, Monitoring & Adapting

• Release and iteration planning, time-boxing, WIP limits
• Agile task boards, Kanban boards, burndown/burnup charts
• Daily stand-ups, variance analysis, cumulative flow diagram



6. Product Quality & Technical Practices

• Agile testing quadrants, TDD/ATDD, CI, refactoring
• Definition of Done (DoD), technical debt, collective code ownership
• Continuous verification and validation



7. Communication, Collaboration & Leadership

• Agile team communication (osmotic, collocated, distributed)
• Emotional intelligence, servant/adaptive leadership, conflict resolution
• Coaching, mentoring, facilitation, participatory decision-making



8. Agile Risk Management

• Risk-adjusted backlog, risk prioritization
• Risk management techniques, risk burndown charts, expected monetary value



9. Agile Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Metrics: velocity, cycle time, cumulative flow, defect tracking
• Retrospectives, value stream mapping, waste reduction, process tailoring
• Agile process improvement: Shu-Ha-Ri, learning from failures



10. Knowledge, Skills & Professional Practices

• Building empowered, high-performance teams
• Stakeholder management, team motivation, globalization, and diversity
• Applying new agile practices and systems thinking



11. Practice Tests & Exam Preparation

• Full-length mock exam questions
• Scenario-based and situational practice items
• Exam-taking strategies and time management
• Final readiness assessment and knowledge gaps review

• A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent) with at least 2,000 hours of general project experience working on teams, or a four-year degree (bachelor’s or global equivalent) with 2,000 hours of general project experience.
• 1,500 hours of experience working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies in addition to the general project experience.
• 21 contact hours of training in agile practices (our training helps you with this requirment).
• Active PMI membership is recommended but not required.
• Knowledge of agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean), and practices is beneficial.

• Project Managers or team members working on agile projects.
• Scrum Masters, Product Owners and Agile Coaches.
• Business analysts, developers and QA professionals involved in agile projects.
• Managers or leaders who want to adopt agile practices in their organization.
• Professionals seeking to validate their knowledge and experience with agile methodologies.

• The PMI-ACP® exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions.
• Exam duration is 3 hours.
• Exam is computer-based and administered at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide.
• Questions cover agile principles and mindset, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution and continuous improvement.
• Passing the exam grants the PMI-ACP® designation, demonstrating expertise in agile practices.
• Exam fee: PMI members - USD 435; Non-members - USD 495.
• Certification is valid for 3 years and requires 30 PDUs in agile practices for renewal.
• No negative marking for incorrect answers.

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP®) certification, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is one of the most respected credentials for professionals who work with Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and others. It validates your ability to apply Agile principles and practices across projects — making you a valued asset in organisations adopting or scaling Agile frameworks.

Unlike some Agile credentials that focus on a single framework, PMI‑ACP covers multiple Agile approaches and emphasises practical experience, positioning you for a wide range of Agile roles in tech, finance, healthcare, and other sectors.

PMI‑ACP certification offers strong career and salary benefits in the United States and globally. Agile skills are in high demand as organisations continue to adopt iterative approaches to deliver business value quickly and respond to change:

• 1. PMI‑ACP‑certified professionals in the U.S. typically earn average salaries of around $123,000 – $145,000 per year, depending on experience and role. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 2. Roles such as Agile Project Manager, Scrum Master or Agile Coach often appear in job descriptions for PMI‑ACP holders, with estimated pay around $125,000 – $160,000+ per year in many organisations.
• 3. PMI‑ACP certification also tends to boost earning potential by roughly 15–30% more than non‑certified peers working in Agile roles.

Beyond salary, PMI‑ACP certification enhances your professional credibility, demonstrates your deep understanding of Agile methods in practice, and positions you for leadership roles where Agile delivery and continuous improvement are key to organisational success.

By earning your PMI‑ACP certification, you establish yourself as an Agile‑savvy project professional ready to take on demanding, high‑impact roles in today’s Agile‑driven job market — making you a strong candidate for organisations focused on efficient, iterative delivery and business responsiveness.

In the 15 year career he has gained experience at major multinationals in driving Project Excellence using LEAN, PMP®, Prince2® & Agile ITSM. He is a practicing leader on DevOps, Lean & Six Sigma in ITSM and he is passionate about developing core competencies of people interested in process development, deployment & improvement to continually bring efficiency. Experienced in various domains like ITES, ITSM, Software Organizations & financial companies. As a deployment Leader and passionate trainer, he has trained and mentored over 2000 professionals across the globe, through online and in-person training sessions on PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PRINCE2®, Agile, Lean, and Business Analysis with deep implementation expertise in Balanced Score Card, BPM, Process re-engineering, CMM & Simulation.

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